Hotel Wailea is a privately owned botique hotel that is part of Relais & Châteaux. There is a more…read moresignificant meaning behind the word and they have several books inside the hotel that gives a deeper dive into the history and other Relais & Châteaux in the world. Apparently it used to be a Japanese club called the Diamond, but was converted to a hotel after seeing the club die out. I booked this hotel for a variety of reasons. The biggest reason being that this is an adults only hotel. Upon doing my research of Maui, I figured that the south west side was probably going to be better for calmer waters and a more tranquil place for a relaxing vacation with my wife who is expecting. I am glad I chose Hotel Wailea rather than other hotels around the area including Grand Wailea or Four Seasons. Another reason is that I was able to book directly on their website and save some money on their insider rate (nonrefundable). I always try to book directly so that it benefits the hotel. It also benefits me because I was able to save 30% on the rate and got a few bonus perks. It was a little bit of a gamble due to the extreme weather that they had prior to coming, but luckily everything worked out and the weather was beautiful during my stay. Being a smaller hotel, I noticed more attention to detail and much better service than any other hotels that I have stayed at in the past. Upon coming to the hotel with my rental car, the valet service greeted us and took care of all our bags and showed us to the check in area. We were greeted with a flower lei for my wife and a kukui nut lei for me. The check in process took a few minutes to explain the layout of the hotel and details. We got a free valet parking since we stayed 5 days at the hotel and also got a $100 dining credit. I am glad we got the valet parking since I read that the parking spots can be tight and distant from everything. The valet took us to our stay with a golf cart loaded with our luggage. Upon entering our suite, there was a welcome gift including some chocolates and alcohol free champagne. The suite is filled with everything you need. They have a fridge stocked with soft drinks and sparkling water that is all complimentary. They also have bottles of water and you can request more. You are able to take beach chairs, umbrellas, parasol and towels to the beach. They have shuttle rides that can take you to nearby area up to a certain distance. They will also pick you up if you call them. The shower and bath had the best water pressure I've seen anywhere. The bathtub was huge and it actually filled relatively quickly. They have a TV in the bedroom and in the lounge area. The outdoor patio provided a really nice view towards the ocean, garden and sky. I stayed very close to the gym which was a huge plus. I was able to use it every morning and was the only one there every morning prior to sunrise. Working out pre-sunrise to sunrise in a open door setting was a great experience. They have some unique free weights that mimics a natural wood look. There is a row machine, a coupe of treadmills, elliptical and peloton for cardio. Other basic machines that uses a pulley and weight system are available. They have several yoga mats as well for any floor exercises. The pool area seemed busy during the day so I went after sunset mostly. The water is heated so it is very comfortable. There is a beautiful sunset view from the restaurant or from the birdcage. Depending on who you ask and what circumstances they have, it could vary what expensive is, but it is certainly not cheap or affordable here. You are paying for more than just a view here. The entire experience is curated for you. The staff here does a phenomenal job at keeping this property well-maintained and running. The restaurant and hotel has a premium price, but for a premium experience. There are other experiences here that you can book on their website or contacting the front desk. The front desk, housekeeping and valet were all so easy to contact with the phone in the room. We tried the in room dining once and although it took some time, it was a nice experience. Known for its tranquil adults-only atmosphere, attentive service, and luxurious amenities, Hotel Wailea offers a beautifully curated and premium Hawaiian getaway that is well worth the high price tag.

The service makes this place shine, not that there is a dull spot on premise. It's not a full board…read moreResort, no gift shop and no sundries boutique. There is no social hotel bar. It's not for young families as no kids permitted, and not for sedentary seniors, steps walks and trails abound. What Hotel Wailea has is sublime serenity, impeccable hospitality and a way to exceed expectations at every turn. Our first night dinner was incredible from service, presentation, with use of local ingredients. Our room was a mini suite, quiet and comfortable without pretense. Initially I was concerned for lack of seats, poolside or equipment in the gym but there was never a shortage of simply anything. No need to reserve a prime seat at the pool, or get to the gym early, the minimum

Kaanapali Shores was a wonderful place to stay with my eight-year-old son. We were there for six…read moredays and had a one-bedroom king suite with a full kitchen. The property has a very family-friendly feel, and my son loved exploring the beautiful grounds. The lobby and overall ambiance of the hotel have a very traditional Hawaiian feel. The restaurant here on the property was also very good, and the prices were much more affordable than many of the other options in the area. The décor in our room was beautiful. I especially loved the teak tropical furniture. We were on the top floor, the ninth level, with an ocean view. Our room was set farther back on the property, but we still had a beautiful view and a wonderful place to sit and eat breakfast while watching the waves each morning. We really got to enjoy Mauka to Makai--mountains out the front door and the ocean from our lanai (patio). The air conditioning worked great. It was also wonderful to open the lanai doors and let the fresh ocean trade winds come through. The kitchen was nice and stocked with very basic dishes, pots, and pans. It was enough to make things work, although you may want to bring or pick up anything specific you know you'll need. There is also an ice maker, which was great. We froze some plastic bottles of tea and water at night and used them in our little day cooler during the day. There is a Times Supermarket directly across the street, and it is VERY easy to walk to. There is also an ABC Store just a three-minute walk away. On the side of the front entrance, there is a gathering area with about 10 or so food trucks. This was a great option because everyone could get whatever food they wanted. We also had a stackable washer and dryer in our room, which was wonderful--especially when traveling with a child. I loved the entrance to this hotel. It was very Hawaiian and beautiful, yet understated. There are plenty of plumeria trees, so you get that wonderful tropical fragrance as you walk in. There is a small convenience store inside the hotel that carries many basic staples, along with some fun gifts. There is also West Maui Sports & Fishing in the lobby, which has basic snorkel and scuba gear. My son needed flippers, and we were able to get a good-quality pair there at a very reasonable price. I also needed a few things, and they had everything I was looking for. There is also a Snorkel Bob's across the way near Times Supermarket. The hotel offers a few fun activities and amenities, including local artists on certain days, lei-making, and ukulele lessons. Be sure to check the schedule to see what activities are being offered during your stay. A Few Cons The bed was a little softer than I usually prefer, but the linens and towels were very nice. When I called housekeeping and asked for extra sheets and blankets for the pull-out couch, they brought them up promptly. The rooms can also be a little noisy. You can hear other doors closing, especially from rooms across the hall, and occasionally you can hear car alarms going off. I used a white-noise machine and slept just fine. Overall, this was a wonderful first experience for my son visiting Hawaii. I lived on Oahu for a few years in the past, so I was especially happy to bring him to such a beautiful place and let him experience the swimming pools, the beach, and the island. If you are looking for an affordable place to stay with a family, I highly recommend Kaanapali Shores. It won't be the fanciest hotel you've ever stayed at, but to me, it feels very Hawaiian, welcoming, and local, with beautiful Hawaiian décor. All of the staff and workers we encountered were very friendly and kind. We had a wonderful six days here and would happily stay again.

First 5 days, generator on due to county work in the canal down below our room. Not your fault, im…read moreaware. Next 4 days, demolition of wrecked boat near our room. Major noise. Then on Saturday when we thought we would get some quiet, tents set up for a wedding below our room which was noisy and had to keep our doors shut to avoid the noise. Which we still heard.   Alot of money spent with no peace and quiet Sent from my Galaxy

Great stay at the Westin in Ka'anapali. We stayed in the beach tower and had the Bonvoy resort…read moreoptions, allows access to the Lanai floor at the base of the tower. We had an ocean view, which is what I would recommend. The other rooms have great views, but sunsets of the ocean are phenomenal! Since we had access to the lanai, the food was good and kept us from need needing to leave the resort for food. We had both breakfast and dinners there. The pool is fantastic. They have both family and adult pools and hot tubs. The kids pool has a fantastic waterslide - we did not try it but it looks like fun! Nearby, you have a restaurants and either side, a small shopping center just to the north, a Monkeypods Kitchen near there, a Safeway which is only about 10 minutes away (with good traffic).

Beautiful resort with very friendly staff. Pool is nice and its right on the beach. If you're lucky…read moreto have an ocean view, you'll get a majestic sunset view. The grounds crew works hard to keep the resort pristine. There's also a few friendly cats that roam the resort. However 2 stars knocked off because: 1) Construction and renovation was happening in my villa (Building 8). Was a bit of an eyesore to see that during this time. They did give me a heads up about it, and I guess that's the price you pay for the resort maintaining its luxurious charm. But could they not do this in the offseason instead of the summer? 2) On the last day, there was a roach in our room. Partly our fault for leaving food out. When the cleaners came mid-week, they did an immaculate job. But they only come once every few days. And so you'll want to take your own food garbage out, especially if you're on the ground floor. Location wise - Lahaina and Napili are both within 10-mins drive. There's a Safeway in Lahaina 10-mins away and several restaurants + food trucks within a few minutes as well.

update 3 days left:…read more This has been a superior stay for us. Ocean view from wide Lanai, Whale activity on and off anytime you watch. Overnight my last update got over 400 views. Yelpers want to know. I ve been able to use the restaurant or my kitchen for all meals. We can walk and use two great beaches daily. I haven't moved the car. Today we may go Shop. Decide later. ..... The fitness studio has free weights , a universal machine, a peloton and walking and a striding machine. I ve been able to go daily and the average is 1-3 people. Right now , i am on the Lanai, and i see two distance swimmers crossing the bay in front of us, side by side. Same Stroke. You can only get this lifestyle right here. All i hear is surf and birds.

Very nice restaurant with a great Happy Hour. Drinks wonderful and the Bartenders were congenial…read moreand looked to enjoy their Jobs. .

The owners are extremely kind, the food was delicious and reasonable! Definitely a must do if you…read moreplan on being anywhere near Haleakalā!

Good product expensive, as everything is on maui But worth…read moreit.. We stayed at the Kula lodge then, found this to be a good alternative.After the kula lodge restaurant burned down

I stayed in unit 406 for 10 days last April. The view was fabulous. The unit met all of my comfort…read moreneeds. Plenty of kitchen ware towels etc. Sherry the manager was an absolute doll. "Johnnie on the spot" so friendly and accommodating. I have spent time at the resort next door [ 10 day stay ] and would much sooner book Kealia again. I hoping to spend 2 weeks here this fall Aloha

We stayed in unit 102 for 2 weeks. The views and access to the pool and beach are great. They need…read moreto update their outdoor furniture. There is no small table or dining room table to eat at. We ate on our laps on a very small sofa. They need another lounge chair in the family room. The unit advertises that it sleeps (4). There is no way it will accommodate 4 people. It was too small for (2). Pick a different unit if you stay here. We were very disappointed.

We have come here for the last 3 years but never again! We were moved from our original rental…read more(ocean front) A2 to a different condo A6 because of "renovation" We were never told that there would be constant construction going on! The difference was dramatic in the condo alone. The condo was older and not kept up. The kitchen was POORLY stocked and was difficult to cook in due to very few pots, pans, knives, etc. But the BIGGEST concern was the ongoing construction, NOISE and dirt. Had we known there was going to be noisy construction all week long, we would have chosen a different place to stay completely. Very disappointing!!!!trying to relax and enjoy the beautiful Maui water and sunset was impossible with constant jackhammering noise and dust.

The pool view from the grounds are decent minus the giant sink hole and collapsing building closest…read moreto the sea wall. There is a depressing dilapidated feel to the complex that detracts from any positive . There is beach access but water is murky with strong current either dragging you out or crashing into sea walls making it difficult to do much swimming even if you are a strong swimmer. There is very little sand even at low tide. Walls are paper thin. Our unit had a spacious master bedroom And 2 decks but rest of the unit especially the bathrooms and showers were poorly designed, poorly maintained and ridiculously cramped. Furniture is awful, Property manager was brusque and not detail oriented. Multiple items were broken including microwave, master bedroom shade (no privacy and difficult to sleep), vacuum. Was not notified about any of broken items I was expecting something better maintained for the price. Even after items were shoddily "fixed" they immediately broke. No follow through on part of property manager. I treat rentals like I would my own home and was very disappointed in the property manager and overall condition of the unit. 500+ a night should buy me privacy in my bedroom and working microwave.

This is probably the cheapest hotel in the area, roughly about $400-$500 per night. It was likely…read morerecently renovated because the decor was modern and everything looks new. We had the standard room which was spacious enough for suitcases and they also had a lanai for us to get some fresh air. Bathroom was clean. Water pressure was strong. There's a couch which was perfect for us to just chill and watch tv. They give all residents water bottles and there're water machines on each floor for us to refill. Breakfast is minimal. Some cold cuts, whole apples and oranges (not even cut up fruits). There are a few hot dishes. They charge $30 per adult and $15 per keiki. We went to Kihei town for something much better at a fraction of the price. Pool area is nice. Many chairs with umbrellas. The view of the infinity pool is superb especially on sunny days. Overall I think it's a good hotel but still feel too basic considering you are paying over $400 a night.

This hotel is really a 3.5 star hotel with 4 star pool. That being said we really did enjoy our…read morestay here; the property is very new, the pool was clean and even in the height of spring break it wasn't too busy or overcrowded like the resorts. If you still want to be close to the beach and everything in Wailea this is a great option without having to pay resort fees and deal with the overwhelm of crowds. The room pictures in other reviews are pretty accurate - the rooms are clean and I love how it's laminate wood floor and not carpet because house keeping mops the floors daily which is awesome since our kids kept tracking sand into the room. Also you get a 12.50 snack credit each day an could either get 2 free tickets for the Maui Ocean Center or 2 free AC Maui beach towels for free. We decided to take the two tickets which is at least a $120 value for 2 adults which is nice. On Wednesday / Fridays they also have live music which is nice. Overall we liked this hotel since I realize we just aren't ocean front resort people - it's just too busy and crazy for us. We loved how laid back this area was especially given how close and walkable it was to coffee shops, the mall, etc.